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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-01-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,663
Posted By Hoodshaker
Good stuff! It looks like you're on the right...

Good stuff! It looks like you're on the right track. Coincidentally, my '79 was also born with manual windows (I have the build sheet) and had power windows added later with factory parts. I...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-01-2023, 01:52 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,663
Posted By Hoodshaker
I believe the resetting circuit breaker was used...

I believe the resetting circuit breaker was used because the system was prone to exceeding the current draw limit and having to replace the fuse every time that happened would not be great for...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-30-2023, 12:20 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,663
Posted By Hoodshaker
To add to this-I believe the top one (The actual...

To add to this-I believe the top one (The actual power line for the windows) should have a circuit breaker in it's slot to the left of it, instead of a fuse. I don't imagine there's anything wrong...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-29-2022, 03:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By Hoodshaker
Pete Serio at Precision Pontiac is the guy to go...

Pete Serio at Precision Pontiac is the guy to go to for this. http://precisionpontiac.net/Rally_Gauges.aspx
Search his name here and you'll find plenty of testimonials.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-12-2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,096
Posted By Hoodshaker
That's a great point. Really, that's probably the...

That's a great point. Really, that's probably the ideal way to do it for any wrapped wheel with a spoke pointed directly at six 'o clock. That's where the seam is for their other wheels that don't...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-11-2022, 03:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,096
Posted By Hoodshaker
I bought this steering wheel (part #61416). from...

I bought this steering wheel (part #61416). from Summit. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/LAC-61416

Lecarra calls this color "Chestnut" but after scouring the intewebz trying to find decent...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-17-2022, 03:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 947
Posted By Hoodshaker
Here's some rough measurements. Roughly 2-7/16 on...

Here's some rough measurements. Roughly 2-7/16 on the lowest side. As the pics show I pulled the upper bezel but did not remove the boot or it's retaining plate so you can add the thickness of those...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2022, 02:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,816
Posted By Hoodshaker
I think your install has a higher degree of...

I think your install has a higher degree of difficulty. You had both the skill and the will to make your own (very nice) swap motor mounts. I think you painstakingly made sure the engine was square...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-05-2022, 01:16 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 15,459
Posted By Hoodshaker
First of all Steve you've got one heck of an eye...

First of all Steve you've got one heck of an eye for detail. I think I'm picking up what you're putting down with regard to that extra outline you have. I've never seen that style before! Here's a...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-04-2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,201
Posted By Hoodshaker
Just saw you latest post with the seat...

Just saw you latest post with the seat bottoms-those look great. If they're salvageable they're superior to any of the repops imo and you're way ahead of the game on cost too.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-04-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,201
Posted By Hoodshaker
Good stuff! I love a good factory original car,...

Good stuff! I love a good factory original car, but one that's been left for dead and without a powertrain is liberating in that your no longer constrained by originality. You're free to paint your...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-28-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 19,798
Posted By Hoodshaker
Sounds like a perfect fit - a loaded Anniversary...

Sounds like a perfect fit - a loaded Anniversary car with no power train and a modernized 428 with a TKX that's ready to go. As a wise man once said "I love it when a plan comes together."

If...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-28-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 15,459
Posted By Hoodshaker
My understanding is that the Y88 got the "5...

My understanding is that the Y88 got the "5 shades" bird that later got introduced across all colors in '79.

Can you tell us what's different between the two decals or post up pictures? Here a...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-28-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 19,798
Posted By Hoodshaker
Congrats! What are your plans for it?

Congrats! What are your plans for it?
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-24-2022, 04:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,643
Posted By Hoodshaker
Curious which way AMX guy decided to go. I was...

Curious which way AMX guy decided to go. I was selling new Pontiacs back in 1998 when Sport Gold Metallic was available for one year only on the new LS1 powered F-bodies. I loved the color enough...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-24-2022, 03:09 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,219
Posted By Hoodshaker
How on earth did you get Legendary to sell you...

How on earth did you get Legendary to sell you material by the yard? I inquired about getting some Hobnail cloth from them for a similar idea and I got a hard no. And I already own a set of their...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-24-2022, 03:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By Hoodshaker
I'd try sending user name Scarebird here on the...

I'd try sending user name Scarebird here on the forum a private message about it. He runs a brake business and may have a lead for you.
...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-24-2022, 02:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,601
Posted By Hoodshaker
You cold still get a Pontiac 400 (last year...

You cold still get a Pontiac 400 (last year available) but only with a 4-speed manual trans. The 301 was also available. This particular car was born with the Oldsmobile 403., as indicated by the 5th...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-07-2021, 02:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,726
Posted By Hoodshaker
Mopar guy who goes by "uncle Tony" sells them....

Mopar guy who goes by "uncle Tony" sells them. https://uncletonysgarage.com/product/sketchy-t-shirt/ He's got a youtube channel with some good car guy content.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-18-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,470
Posted By Hoodshaker
I second the windage tray/crank scraper. The...

I second the windage tray/crank scraper. The engine masters episode exposed this for me too. I hate needless parasitic loss. (not enough to pull the engine for though).
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-23-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,588
Posted By Hoodshaker
That's great news! You'll be banging gears again...

That's great news! You'll be banging gears again in no time. :drive:
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-22-2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,588
Posted By Hoodshaker
If you look at the exploded view in the manual of...

If you look at the exploded view in the manual of the Richmond that I posted earlier you''ll find a service parts list. I think item number 6 is your idler thrust washer and the table below it...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-22-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,588
Posted By Hoodshaker
On the front bearing- it's been a while but as I...

On the front bearing- it's been a while but as I recall I was able to shimmy it similar to how it's described and illustrated in this PDF download hosted over on the Corvette Forum....
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-22-2021, 01:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,588
Posted By Hoodshaker
I rebuilt mine 6 years ago in the kitchen using a...

I rebuilt mine 6 years ago in the kitchen using a 3lb hammer, some wood blocks, and an adjustable width stand I made out of the metal legs of my ikea desk and some all-thread. The proper diameter...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-23-2021, 12:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,026
Posted By Hoodshaker
If you'd rather have your original hard parts...

If you'd rather have your original hard parts restored to factory correct (dash, console, plastic panels, etc. then cruise on up here to the valley to Just Dashes (http://www.justdashes.com/). ...
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